Sketch N Scrap #38 reveal

It's the first of the month and that means time for another awesome sketch reveal from
Sketch N Scrap!  Today's sketch is designed by co-owner Lisa Hidy. Love working with these sketches!
 

 

 

 

And here is my layout! Since it's August I wanted to do a back to school themed. I used papers from my July Studio Calico kit.  Love these photos of my little guy on his first day of kindergarten!  So cute and sweet!  Hard to believe he's going to be a big 2nd grader in a couple weeks.

 

I used Jillbean Soup's Alphabeans in red for my title, then added some orange chevrons cut on my Silhouette.  The stamped sentiment is from the Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go collection.

 

 

Here, I used a journaling card from Chic Tags' Everyday collection and my electric typewriter.  I then added washi tape from Pebbles and stamped arrows from the 7gypsies Postale Clear Stamp set. And my flair is from {a flair for buttons}...loving the  cute little camera!

 

Instead of circles, I used cardstock stickers from Basic Grey's Hey You set then stitched through with my sewing machine.

 

Love the different layers on this sketch!  I used many different papers including Studio Calico, Simple Stories, and Amy Tangerine.

 

Thanks for checking out my layout...be sure to head over to Sketch N Scrap for more takes on this sketch!  The next sketch will be out on the 15th!  Have a great day!

 



7gypsies Library Drawer and Crate Paper's Fourteen

Hello...I'm back again to share my last project done with Crate Paper's Fourteen for The Scrapbooking Studio.  I do love how my cards turned out! 

I used the 7gypsies Mini Library drawer to hold my cards...most of which were cut with the Tim Holtz ATC die.  However I did add in my own tags, as well as precut tags from one of the patterned papers.

 

 

 

 

 

For this card, I used the Tim Holtz Mini Sewing Room die and one of the Stitched Labels.

 

This is actually a cut file from my Silhouette. I place washi tape (its October Afternoon's Farmgirl) behind my heart then stitched around the edges. I also did some messy doodling as well. I finished by adding a couple pennants to the top, as well as the "Love" chipboard piece. The stamped sentiment on the bottom is from Elle's Studio.

 

Mixing some buttons from my personal stash and enamel dots from My Mind's Eye!

 

Cute chipboard frame and bird from Maya Road. I also hand stitched the top border with bakers twine from Whisker Graphics.

 

For this card, I cut a piece of kraft and vellum together with my ATC die. I then placed different patterns of circles on the kraft and stitched through. I also stitched around the edges of my card (to me nothing is finished without using my sewing machine!)  The "Kiss Me" pennant is from, you guessed it, the Silhouette.  As a final touch, I took three of the chipboard photo corners and placed at the bottom.

 

One of the already pre-cut tags. I added some Maya Road chipboard...the letters are from an older Authentique line.  The ribbon is actually book binding that I colored with Ranger Distress Stain.

 

A simple card with some of the cardstock stickers and mini numbers from Tim Holtz. My stamped sentiment is from Elle's Studio.

 

Here again, I used my Authentique letters, plus added some washi tape from Bella Blvd, and a wooden veneer bird and paperclip number from Studio Calico.  The "love" is cut from the Silhouette.

 

For this card, I simply added a doily and topped it with one of the chipboard pieces. I wrapped bakers twine around and added a vellum butterfly.  The decorative pin is from Maya Road.

 

I added a couple Maya Road goodies to this card: the mini spool and wire heart bird.

 

 

Another cute file from the Silhouette. I added a wooden veneer arrow and another number paperclip from Studio Calico.

 

Last card to show:  I used my Tim Holtz rosette die and added a chipboard button and bakers twine in the center. I finished by adding a decorative heart and kraft heart pin from Maya Road. 

 

I made many more..but you'll have to come into The Scrapbooking Studio to check them out!  Thanks for stopping by!



CHA Winter highlights

Hi all! I was lucky enough to go to Anaheim for this year's winter show! My first time ever!  I've always been able to go to summer show since Rosemont is about 2 hours north of here.  I convinced my husband that I "needed" to go to California since he is taking so many guy trips this year!  Since I am a stay at home mom of two, it's tough to work out me being gone during the week. Luckily, bugs aren't as active this time of year so I could go! :)

I flew out to Orange County on the Wednesday before the show in order to sit in with my boss, Amy, for Crafter's Home. The first full day was AWESOME!! We were treated to a technique tag class with the one and only Tim Holtz!  I learned so many new things and got to play with a lot of Ranger's products..something as  a scrapbooker, I hadn't taken time for.  Now, I can incorporate these techniques into my layouts and mini books!  By the end of the day, my fingers were black with ink/stain but it was worth it!

By the late afternoon, my good friend and scrap partner in crime, Malika Kelly, had arrived. We were able to see Ranger's and Tim's new products. I have to say Tim's Stamp2Cut is awesome!!

Friday, we sat in and listened to different companies show their new lines. Many I was excited to see in person!  Especially Teresa Collins, Echo Park, and My Mind's Eye!  That night Amy, Malika, and I drove to Costa Mesa to Oh Scrap! for a class with one of my all time favorite designers, Teresa Collins! I heart TC!  We put together a mini book with her new Fabrications line (pics to come soon).  She even gave away pieces from her new lines! My all time favorite is "Every Day Moments".  I cannot wait until it arrives in our store!  I've already called dibs to teach with.  :)

Here Mal is getting her new Signature Series TC idea book signed!  

Saturday, Malika and I did a class with Sizzix to learn the Eclips die-cut machine. If you are thinking of purchasing a new system, this one is for you. Especially if you are a fan of Tim's..you will WANT/NEED to have the Stamp2Cut cartridges. We were able to test them out and I can say it's very user friendly and all-in-all COOL!

Sunday was the big day...opening of the show!!  It's so fun to walk the floor and see all the new products!

Our first booth was Authentique (had to ask about the company pug they had posted on FB. Sadly, they didn't bring her).  I really love the Celebrate line. As always, Authentique has great die cuts and stickers to go along with their papers.

I snapped some pictures in the 7gypsies booth. I really love their new travel line!  I'm always amazed at the samples they have in their booth!

One of the most exciting highlights of the trip (yes I'm a geek!) is seeing our number one idol, Ali Edwards! Malika and I used to "stalk" Ali quite a bit. So happy to see her back! She even remembered us! LOL Our store is going to start carrying Studio AE stamps from Technique Tuesday! LOVE!!!!!  

Ali is so cool!!!!

Next, we hit up the Echo Park booth. Love their team and I think everyone will be excited to see their new lines!  

Here is a layout with the "This and That: Charming" collection. Cool colors!!

Amy, Malika, Madison from EP, and me

We also visiting Teresa Collins' booth a couple of times...mainly to go back and get a picture with her when she wasn't so busy! :)

We saw some familiar faces from back home, as well.  Tammy Tutterow is now with Sizzix and was working the booth:  

And we talked with the very awesomely talented, Wendy Vecchi!  

Lots of great stuff coming out by Wendy!  I heart her and can't wait for her to teach at The Scrapbooking Studio again.

Unfortunately, we didn't get to see everything on the floor as we ran out of time :(  I will mention a few additional companies who I really am looking forward to:

October Afternoon

Jillibean Soup

Pink Paislee

Maya Road

Prima

Simple Stories

Before we left the show, we HAD to get this picture for Lori Batronis. Or we would be flogged upon our return to IL!  I'm sure Tim thought we were absolutely nuts. And I'm glad security didn't escort us out of the building.

You owe me Batronis!! LOL

That evening, Amy had signed Malika and I up for a canvas/gelatos class with Donna Downey. Now, I am not much of a mixed media girl, so I was a little out of my element.  Any apprehension I felt, was quickly gone by Donna's fun demeanor. Oh my, that girl is hilarious!!  I loved taking her class, even though I didn't feel like I did a good job with the techniques. It's always good to be challenged!  

Monday was back to reality for Malika and I.  :(  But, we were glad we had the experience of going. Not to mention getting to enjoy the warm, California weather! And oh ya, who can forget Disneyland??!

I'm back!

So sorry for my absence!  I have been swamped with life's going ons and such.  The best news is that most of this month, I was helping to open the Bloomington, IL location of The Scrapbooking Studio!  Many of us worked long hours to clean, paint (lots of paint), put displays together, and of course put fun product out! Our opening day was September 17th! And what a fun day it was. So nice to see familiar faces! Amy will be bringing in new product and we have much planned for the upcoming months!! :) 

Lori, my good friend and cohort, have been working on getting some samples made for the store. Lori and I LOVE Halloween. Actually that is a bit of an understatement. We are a obsessed with Halloween!  It's been fun doing some crafting with all of the adorable lines that are out this year!  This week, I put together a 7gypies printer's tray with Authentique's Glowing line.  I love the colors and die cuts!  I also used Pink Paislee's mistables which is another new product. It's easy to color with Maya Road mist/Tattered Angels or stamp. Or do what I did and do both!  :)

Since the holidays are on the horizon, we've been playing with the Christmas lines as well. Let me just say there are so many cute lines, I don't know where to start!

Here I used Jillibean Soup's Christmas Eve Chowder. I love the colors and absolutely adore the penguins!  The one thing I love about Jillibean Soup is that they have die cuts, as well as cardstock stickers with their lines. Not to mention many other fun embellishments! 

Unfortunately, our house hasn't sold yet. I told my husband today that I think God is telling us to stay put. I'm ready to move on and not have our lives on hold anymore. I'm also tired of being stressed about keeping our house clean, as well as getting my hopes up.  We are thinking of bringing our POD back next week. I'm so itching to put our fall and Halloween decorations out!

I promise I will be updating my blog more often! In one week, look on The Scrapbooking Studio's blog for an exciting announcement involving our Bloomington store!! 

It's hot out there...

Central Illinois has been hit with its first official heatwave of the summer!  Can't say I'm very excited about it either.  I love summer, but really dread the humidity (unless I'm poolside).

It's been a busy week around here...we've had two showings, plus an open house today. I feel like all I have been doing lately is cleaning!  LOL  Praying that we get an offer soon...both my husband and I would like to be moved before the new school year starts. But, we've always prayed for God's will...so its in His time, not ours.  :) 

Our daughter, Hailey, is at her first overnight church camp this weekend. I got to have lunch with her today. She is having fun but I know she will be worn out when she gets home, not to mention starving. The girl is so picky...she's hardly eaten anything.  I promised her a good dinner out, as well as a major scrubdown when she gets home LOL 

During the open house, my husband took our son to see Cars 2 (again)...since I was kidless I splurged and got a much needed mani/pedi. :) 
Since its so hot outside, I'm going to share this 7gypsies accordian book I did with the Lucky Girl Crafts' June kit "Hullabaloo".  I love all of the colors and it was a lot of fun to work with!  (BTW, I think I've had this 7gypsies album for ages....shows how much of a scraphoarder I am! LOL).

Everyone have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend!!